Top 10 California high school baseball players in Class of 2023
9. Ryder Helfrick, C, Clayton Valley Charter
Helfrick is one of the best catchers in the country and hit .417 last season for the Ugly Eagles. He followed his junior campaign up by winning MVP at the 20th Perfect Game All-American Classic in September. The 6-foot-1, 200-pound senior is a weapon at the plate and behind it. In addition to hitting a triple (measured at 104 MPH) and a go-ahead two-RBI single in the All-American game, Helfrick threw out a would-be base stealer with his rocket of an arm. The Arkansas commit might not even make it to Fayetteville as the talented catcher could hear his name called during the 2023 MLB Draft.
Arkansas commit, Ryder Helfrick ('23, CA) legs out a double after hit to centerfield.
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